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I was just looking for some advice. I am currently a 3 rd year student in podiatry in the UK. The job Market is quite dire as you all know. I was contemplating on exiting the degree after 3rd year and going for a podiatry assistant job instead of finishing my honours. I was wanting some advice if I should leave or not??? I am not sure if there is an oppotunity to progress from an assistant in the nhs by completing some sort of modules within the nhs?? I really need some advice as there is a job going as a pod assistant at the moment.

If I were you I wouldn't give up now when your so close to graduating. You may find that there will be more and more band 5 post coming up in the NHS as people start graduating. Also dont be put off by applying for band 6 post as some of them may take you on as a grad and get you up to band 6 in 12-24 months. Also when you qualify I would sent CV and covering letter to private pods in your area to see if they have any work going.